One of the stresses of travel, for me at least, is the rental car. I imagine this might be true for others as well. I need to rent cars that I can transfer into and which have room for luggage and wheelchair. It’s not easy because when we talk to rental car companies, at least […]
Wandering around a mall on a Saturday afternoon, waiting to go to a movie, can be quite instructive. I’ve always been attuned to my environments, a safety strategy that the bullied and the battered learn early, and that became even more true when I became a wheelchair user. So, I pay attention. And because of […]
We approach a day of travel with some dread. Something will go wrong, big or small, something will go wrong. It started hopefully, we got up on time, were ready on time were down for the bus not only on time but early. The bus itself was there early and we got a straight ride […]
I noticed them notice him first. After all, I have noticed people notice me for almost all of my life. The glance that notices, followed by the glance that judges, followed by the glance that reacts. Then shock, pity, disgust, hatred. Very occasionally and very rarely, welcome. So it was them, not him that caught […]
Dear Community Partner, Beginning September 2016, new measures will be introduced which will make it easier for some people to apply for the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation: Streamlined Application Process for Prescribed Classes Individuals enrolled in the following programs: – BC Pharma Care Plan P (Palliative Care Benefits); – Ministry […]
I’m writing this article because I’ve found the transition to the Compass Card really confusing. Here’s my interview with MVT Consumer Canadian Bus Advocate Linda McGowan. Hopefully this will also help you, too. How do you get a card? A Compass Card can be purchased at any Skytrain station; at a select number […]
August 2016 In June, we sent you an update about the changes to the bus pass program for people receiving the Persons with Disabilities benefit (PWD). These changes begin on September 1st 2016. We thought you would find it useful to see the new PWD rate system as it incorporates the $52 Transportation Support […]
Volunteerism By Rasika Aklujkar Good work comes from volunteerism not just employment. The word employment is a term that defines paid work and also defines the rules and standards we have to follow. EI is short for Employment income these are wages/salary we get for working. We are talking about volunteerism so being a good […]
My name is Luanne Bradshaw. I am a very strong and determined go- getter who does not back away from issues. I have been involved in community clean-up for at least 25 years and I have had articles written about my work and I have received an award of recognition from the City of Burnaby. […]
By Kristian Shaw Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter did a presentation to library about there newsletter there is 2 videos of presentation they presented to The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System Presentation Video 1 Presentation 2 Video ALso pictures of the presentation as well […]
